Rebecca Zech

Purchasing Director @Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc.

Madison, WI, US

Train, supervise and coordinate all purchasing and sourcing activities with six direct reports• Foster strategic supplier partnerships with numerous international and domestic suppliers through written and oral communication as well as on-site visits• Problem solve quality, cost and delivery issues with suppliers• Negotiate/maintain cost efficient supply sources, providing leadership and fiscal analytics to increase supply chain efficiencies related to sourcing• Develop, maintain and report results of key performance indicators for the department• Analyze and recommend strategies to improve supplier performance • Evaluate and provide feedback regarding demand forecast on purchased products• Drive department workflow consistency and efficiency improvements, especially as related to SAP platform• Collaborate on multiple cross functional leadership committees• Understand and comply with Mueller Quality System and current regulatory requirements, assuring supply base is positioned to meet quality and regulatory standards and assuring departmental compliance with QSP and SOPs related to purchasing functions

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Master of Business Administration - MBA